On connecting journeys, the highest rate will apply for the whole trip. Example: Bahrain to Abu Dhabi to London will cost USD 100.

The Young Passengers Fee applies to all single journeys (inbound and
outbound) and is non-refundable. Example: Bahrain-Abu Dhabi-London will cost
USD 100, the return flight London-Abu Dhabi-Bahrain, will be an additional USD
100 - a total of USD 200 for the entire trip.

Flying with partner airlines

Some of our flights may be operated by one of our many Partner Airlines. Their age classification and policies may differ from ours. Please check their website or contact the airline directly for details before booking your flight.

How to book

Please
book your child's flight below.

After booking the flight online you will be provided with a
booking reference. You will need this reference to complete the Unaccompanied
Minor Form.

To request for the Unaccompanied Minor service, complete the form below. Please fill out all sections of the form, as incomplete forms cannot be processed and will result in delays in booking the service.

You will need to complete one form for each child travelling.

We will contact you within 24 hours to process and advise the status of your request. Please note that for children 12 and up to (but not yet) 16, we will be collecting the service fee through your credit/debit card only.

Ensure you print 4 copies of the form (per
child). Remember to sign each copy of the form and bring them all with
you to the airport on the day of departure.

On transit

If transferring between flights, the maximum length of time between flights is 4 hours.

Your child will be met by a member of our premium services team and
accompanied to our specially designed lounge.

Upon arrival

Upon arrival at the airport of destination, your child will be met immediately by one of our ground staff and will be escorted through immigration, baggage claim and customs to finally be reunited with you within the arrivals area.

Please meet your child at the scheduled arrival time of the flight and present appropriate identification to confirm your identity.

Travel policies for young guests

Please ensure your child has all the valid travel documents including passport, visa, health certificate and other necessary documents required by applicable laws for all countries on the entire journey.

Air Passenger Duty (APD) tax for guests 12-15 travelling from the UK

Air Passenger Duty (APD) tax for guests 12-15 travelling from the UK

The UK government has abolished the Air Passenger Duty (APD) tax for young guests aged 12 to 15 travelling from the UK in Economy Class.

If you made a booking on etihad.com under this category and you were charged the APD tax, we will refund you the APD tax you have paid as long as you meet the eligibility requirements.

Procedure

Important notes

For tickets purchased through travel agents and third party websites, please contact them directly for refunds.

Children travelling from/to South Africa

Children travelling from/to South Africa

South African Department of Home Affairs requires additional documents for guests below 18 years old, when travelling to and from South Africa. The required documents must be presented upon check-in for each flight.

Terms and Conditions

Unaccompanied Minor Policy

Unaccompanied Minor Policy

Children
who are between 5 and 12 years of age traveling alone are considered to be
Unaccompanied Minors (UM).

Unaccompanied Minor service for children above the age of 5 and below 12
years travelling alone is offered free of charge. However, adult fare is
applied on Unaccompanied Minor tickets.

The Unaccompanied Minor must be seen off at the airport
and met on arrival at the destination by parents/ guardian (mentioned on the UM
form).

The parent/guardian must present themselves for check-in and
ensure that the Unaccompanied Minor has all necessary travel documents like valid passport, visa, and health
certificate (if required as defined in MEDA policy). These documents must be
submitted to the Etihad check-in counter at least 2 hours prior to departure of
the flight.

Connecting time for down line stations shall not be more than
four hours.

Where travel on another airline is involved, the rules of
that airline must be complied with. Guests/ travel agents must contact the other airline’s office to check
rules for acceptance of the Unaccompanied Minors.

Unaccompanied Minors up to the age of 14 years shall not be
accepted when journey involves interline travel with American Airlines.

Unaccompanied Minor
bookings shall not be accepted with interline connections on Finnair.

Children (accompanied minors) travelling with adults in
different cabins shall be treated as Unaccompanied Minors.

Unaccompanied Minors travelling from Abu Dhabi are not eligible to be checked
in from Abu Dhabi and Dubai city terminals.

Etihad Chauffer and coach service is not provided to Unaccompanied Minors.

Unaccompanied Minors transit lounge located within terminal 3 is available for
all originating and transferring UM via Abu Dhabi.

An Unaccompanied Minor Form must
be completed online for travel on Etihad Airways operated flights by the
guest’s parents/guardian.

The guest must take 4 copies of
the completed and signed form to the airport on the day ofdeparture.

Young Passengers (aged 12-16
years)

Young Passengers (YP) between the age of 12 and up to but not
yet 16 years travelling alone without parents /guardians may request for the Unaccompanied
Minor service at an additional fee:- Journeys
to/from GCC (Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and UAE) - USD
60- Journeys
to/from UAE to the rest of the world - USD
100

The Young Passengers Fee applies to all single journeys (inbound and outbound) and is non-refundable. Example: Bahrain-Abu Dhabi-London will cost USD 100, the return flight London-Abu Dhabi-Bahrain, will be an additional USD 100 - a total of USD 200 for the entire trip.

Young Passengers between the age of 12 and up to but not
yet 16 years may travel alone without the Unaccompanied Minor service.